When backpacking, you’re like a turtle . . . you carry everything you need with you on your back! You essentially carry a portable kitchen, bedroom and roof over your head. It can seem like a lot to squeeze into...
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When you think of Outward Bound, you think of challenge and adventure. You think of tarps, backpacks, cat holes, canoes, bickies, blisters, topo maps and mountains. But, you don’t really think of love. For this Valentine’s season we’re going to...
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Outward Bound Intercept is a transformative experience. What makes Intercept transformative? Who is being transformed—is it the child or is it the parent? The answer is the whole family! When I think back to my adolescence, I am immediately reminded...
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“I regard it as the foremost task of education to insure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self denial, and above all, compassion.” -Outward Bound Founder, Kurt Hahn...
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You may be wondering, If your first course was so monumental and moving, can you recreate the experience a second time or even a third time? Maybe you’re worried those deep pockets of tenacity wouldn’t be accessible again. Maybe the...
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At some point during the shift to a new year, I love to look ahead and envision how I can make the most of the upcoming year. What’s important this year? A break from routine? A motivator for getting more...
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Ready for the new year and new adventures, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you’re hoping to start spending more time outdoors this year, planning an intense expedition or wondering about how you can give back more to the...
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You may have heard of the Intercept program and know these expeditions are specifically designed for families with teens struggling at home or in school. Maybe you’ve seen testimonials, other blog posts or have heard from a friend about these wilderness...
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At Outward Bound, we’ve always believed taking time for reflection is important. With 2017 coming to an end and a new year almost upon us, we wanted to take an opportunity to recognize all that was made possible this year...
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With the support of your Instructors and crewmates, Outward Bound will teach you to thrive in challenging situations and help prepare you for a life of adventure, leadership and above all, compassion towards others. When else will you spend three months...
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